Saturday, July 18, 2009

Some photos retrieved from my Yale zip disc

Lake Conroe

Cynthia is in MA visiting her friend-I hope the meet is as exciting as she anticipated.

I went with Dandan to Christine father's lake house-A house sitting on the gorgeous tranquil Conroe lake. We sailed on the lake; it was simply beautiful, and relaxing. Immersed myself in the sun and wind, I fully enjoyed it.

I talked to the old man-James; he certainly has had a colorful life-raising family while pursuing education all the way to PhD; a soldier turned scientist and full professor; being with countless beautiful women, and married three times…

He was joking: the first wife is the wife to raise family with; the second wife is the young/exciting/wild trophy wife-would not last long though; and the third one is the "status" wife-with a social status; if it does not work out the third time, the fourth one would be an "Olympia" wife, real gold.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

July 4th-The Herman Park night

The music floating in the air admixed with night breeze, people relaxing on the hills, youngsters having fun in groups; children running around with fluorescence lights-the fireworks came in the end, exploding in the sky with the “America is beautiful” song playing- it was a heart-touching night. Tear welled my eyes-what a great country, and will always be. It was a night very special for us- the first July 4th after we have become American citizens last year.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Days passed by

4/28/09

Despite a very busy schedule, I have determined not to over-stretched myself. No work after hours on week days. Weekends, may be half day. Jack encourages me to run 5K with him, I am preparing for it seriously, it takes me 31 min to run, I need to improve my speed, make sure not the last in the flock.


5/26/09

I had a wonderful Memorial long weekend. My friend Dandan got married. I took her for a foot massage, as a bachelorette treat before the wedding. The wedding was nice, small, but intimate. My friend Dandan is genuinely happy, she cried while walking down theaisle.

Jack and I went to a show, featuring of 60's musics, it was fantastic.We danced under the stars, "tonight our spirits will be climbing, to the sky lit up with diamonds..."

With Cynthia, my technician Ying, and another girl, we did shopping yesterday. We had food in the mall by the ice rink, then we askedfor a make over for Ying. She never puts make-up, a dramatic effect onher. She was elated.

5/31/09

Last night, we had the graduation party for fellows, a total of 37 fellows in pathology, what a number! The speeches were very short, left us tons of time to dance. The party was within MD Anderson, in a ballroom, and the dance floor was on top of the roof! Music playingin the breeze, we danced with fellows and faculties under the moon andstars, I can do the Western twist/sexy moves fairly well. we had a blast!

I took Cynthia, she is very reserved, like in my teenager days. I justwant her to see what is out there, try to take her to as manyoccasions as possible.

Yes, I am so grateful for the acceptance of women like me in our 40'sin this country. I don't feel old, but in another phase of life. Indeed, we are not old, neither physically nor psychologically.

6/17/09

I broke up with Jack.

I finally fed up by his messy schedule. He is a person who tries to make everyone happy, no lines, can not say "no", but can not keep up his words.

This short relationship brought me a lot happiness, a lot joy, butalso a lot frustration and hurting.

I am out, can not do it anylonger.

One can be hurt in a relationship, either by a jerk, a mean person; a person who is not into you; now, this super nice one lack of lines.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

In the raining days

It was raining so hard in the past two days, and the dinner planned today with our fellows is canceled because of flooding. The idea of treating all the fellows at Peking Cuisine was initiated by a promise to Kausar for Chinese food, expanded to Bo, then Inga, in the end, to all. We may do it next weekend after the MDS symposium.

In the raining days, it would be so nice to watch a movie at home, be held with his warmth, and listen to the sound of the rain fall. I am surprised by myself, with such desire, like being on fire. The situation is frustrating, and makes me want to quit. Let’s the passion simmer, before it burns, may be wise.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Chinese Zodiac

"The Horse female is very much in love with the idea of being in love -in fact, you may be more in love with the idea of being in love than you are with the actual partner you may have chosen for this particular go-round. You are the sort who will fall in love at first sight, grow quickly bored with the arrangement, and spend an inordinately long time figuring a way out of your predicament."

Monday, March 30, 2009

Life is good


Have not written for long time
Life is taking on its pace.
The trip to Boston and New Haven was wonderful, it made me realize that I do have a full and privileged life. Friends, job, and accomplishment, God has favored me in many ways. This is the first trip I left Cynthia behind, and she was doing well, no incidence. Dandan sent Danni to stay with her at night, Cynthia ended up walking Danni to bus stop every morning. It was just so cute.

I have met Jack, a handsome man with a kind heart and an infectious laughter. I like him, and be liked more in return. It has been wonderful, but not so sure where it leads to. For me, I am afraid to fall in anything too serious, and make sure I can be out without being hurt. “One at a time”, let’s see.
In romance, it is hard to know how much really due to our falling for others, and how much we just love being in the character. Nevertheless, it is such a surprise to learn that my ability to love has not waned away over years.

A deep thinker, as Jack jokes often about me.